Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition against TN CM Vijay at Chengalpattu court
Synopsis
In a dramatic courtroom reversal, Sangeetha — wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK president Vijay — withdrew her divorce and residency rights petitions at the Chengalpattu Family Court on 7 August. The case, filed in December 2024 after the couple reportedly separated, has now been formally closed. No explanation has been offered by either side.
Key Takeaways
Sangeetha withdrew her divorce petition and residency rights plea against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on 7 August at the Chengalpattu District Family Court .
The petitions were originally filed in December 2024 after the couple reportedly began living separately.
Sangeetha appeared via video conference before Family Court Judge Sujatha and made submissions for over 15 minutes before the withdrawal was accepted.
The court had previously exempted both parties from in-person appearance due to security concerns.
Vijay and Sangeetha were married on 25 August 1999 in Chennai and have two children.
Neither party has issued a public statement explaining the withdrawal.
Sangeetha, wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) president Vijay, on Friday, 7 August withdrew both the divorce petition and the residency rights plea she had filed against him before the Chengalpattu District Family Court. The court accepted her request following a detailed video-conference hearing, effectively closing all legal proceedings she had initiated against the actor-turned-politician.
How the Hearing Unfolded
The matter had been listed for hearing on three previous occasions. Given the high-profile nature of the case and associated security concerns, the court had earlier exempted both parties from physical appearance, allowing them to participate via video conferencing.
On Friday, counsel for Vijay sought an adjournment, citing the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly session. Sangeetha's legal team, however, pressed for the hearing to proceed as scheduled. After submissions from both sides, the court deferred the matter to the post-lunch session.
During the afternoon sitting, Sangeetha appeared before Family Court Judge Sujatha via video conference and made submissions for over 15 minutes. The court recorded her statement and accepted her request to withdraw both petitions. Court sources confirmed the case has since been closed.
Background to the Legal Dispute
The couple had reportedly been living separately for some time due to personal differences. In December 2024, Sangeetha approached the Chengalpattu Family Court seeking dissolution of the marriage as well as residency rights — the two petitions she has now voluntarily withdrawn.
A Three-Decade Relationship
Vijay and Sangeetha have been together for nearly three decades. The couple had an interfaith marriage on 25 August 1999 in a traditional Hindu wedding ceremony in Chennai. Their son was born on 26 August 2000, and a daughter followed in 2005.
No Public Statement from Either Side
Neither Vijay nor Sangeetha has issued a public statement explaining the reasons behind the withdrawal of the petitions. With the legal case now closed, the reasons remain a private matter between the two parties.
The development marks a significant turn in a domestic dispute that had drawn considerable public attention given Vijay's dual standing as one of Tamil cinema's biggest stars and the sitting Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu.
Point of View
The episode had carried reputational risk. Whether the withdrawal signals reconciliation or simply a private settlement of terms, it removes a distraction at a critical juncture: Vijay is navigating his first full year as Chief Minister while managing a party still consolidating its post-election identity. The timing — mid-Assembly session — is worth watching.
NationPress
7 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Sangeetha withdraw the divorce petition against Vijay?
No official reason has been given. Neither Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay nor Sangeetha has issued a public statement explaining the withdrawal. The court accepted her request after she made submissions for over 15 minutes via video conference on 7 August.
When had Sangeetha originally filed the divorce petition?
Sangeetha filed the divorce petition and a separate residency rights plea before the Chengalpattu District Family Court in December 2024, after the couple had reportedly been living separately due to personal differences.
What is the current status of the case?
The case has been formally closed. Court sources confirmed that following Sangeetha's voluntary withdrawal of both petitions on 7 August, all legal proceedings she had initiated against Vijay have come to an end.
Who is Vijay and why does this case matter?
Vijay is a prominent Tamil film actor who entered politics and currently serves as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and president of the Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK). His high-profile status made the divorce proceedings a matter of significant public interest in the state.
How long have Vijay and Sangeetha been married?
Vijay and Sangeetha have been married since 25 August 1999, making it a marriage of nearly 26 years. They had an interfaith wedding in a traditional Hindu ceremony in Chennai and have two children — a son born in 2000 and a daughter born in 2005.
